Almost One...

I can not believe in just a few short weeks my babies will turn one! That is crazy! Where has this year gone? We are gearing up for a Mickey Mouse 1st Birthday Party. I am so in love with all the ideas I have gotten from Pinterest (that site is addicting). I have been such a horrible blogger this past year. I wish I had written more about the boys at their different stages but I am thankful I kept notes for their baby book because it has been a whirlwind. Right now the both boys are walking, and saying a few words like dada, mama, daw-daw (dog)and bye-bye. They finally caught on to the sign for "more" when we are eating we are still working on "all done" but these boys love to eat! The are feeding themselves and get a little offended when you try to give them baby food. The eat everything and love new things. Today they had gyro meat and hummus and loved it! They are such sweethearts but snuggle time is rare as they are always on the go. The love to play but their favorite thing is to read. They pick up a book and open it and turn the pages babbling like they are reading aloud it is precious! Our favorite books are Guess How Much I Love You, Itsy Bitsy Spider, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. I am so beyond blessed to be mama to the these two amazing boys!! 

 Reading books

Family Picture after church 

 James Sidney

 Jackson Esker

 Swinging at the park

Party planning!

I can't believe they are going to be ONE!

Day 4 in Georgia

Today was our last day at Bob's parent's house, tonight we are at my parents. The boys slept till about 7:30 this morning. Grandma and I fed them and then they took a good nap, unfortunately their only one today. Today we had Grandpa's 70th birthday party. There was lots of family and close friends there. Most of the people at the party Bob and I hadn't seen since our wedding. 

 Me, Sarah, and Jackson

 James talking to Grandma

Some of our extended family on Bob's side: 

 (left to right) Aunt Barbara, Grandpa, Grandma with James, Me with Jackson, Bob, Ben, Leah (Ben's girlfriend), Sarah, Chris, Grandma Gooch, and Uncle Theo.

 Bob and I took our first family picture since the boys turned one month old

 James and Grandpa

We had such a great afternoon. Tonight we came to Mimi and Pop-Pop's house.

They were so happy to see the boys! We had dinner with them, the Millers, and Nana. We had a great night but we were exhausted and so were the boys. They went straight to bed when we got home. I am so excited that one of my best friends will be in town tomorrow. Becca is driving in from Mobile to come see us! Tomorrow we are also getting together with some more family and friends who have not met the boys. It will be another big day but I am sure a great one.

Happy Birthday Grandpa

Today was Bob's Dad's (Grandpa's) 70^th Birthday! We had a really great day! The boys slept well last night they were wiped out from such a big day traveling. They ate breakfast and Bob's mom made us some breakfast. Then they spent the morning playing and took a nap in the pack and play. Bob's parents have a cat and she can not figure out what we have brought into her house. So she was laying around the pack in play watching them trying to figure them out, it was funny. 

 Grandma Gooch came over and met the boys today.

They were so cute just laying there and cooing at her. We went to lunch for Grandpa's birthday at Pearly's with Grandpa, Grandma, Great Grandma Gooch and Nana. Then Erica dropped by and met the boys for the first time. 

We headed back to Grandpa and Grandma's house for the boys to take a nap but Bob's keys would not unlock the door. Thankfully it was during a rainstorm and it was cool, so we sat on the rockers and waited for Grandma to get home. They napped in their carriers during the rainstorm.

 Tonight we went to Dothan, Alabama to see Bob's sister, Aunt Rachel. The boys were entertained during the ride by Uncle Ben. 

James was just a talking to Uncle Ben it was so cute. When we got to Alabama we went and picked up Rachel. She is working with Winshape kids camp this summer. Then we all went to dinner for Grandpa's birthday at Longhorn Steakhouse in Dothan. It was a fun night the boys enjoyed being with everyone. They were intrigued by their talkative Aunt Rachel, who was still in her war paint from camp, and Uncle Ben.

 It was a wonderful dinner. On the way home the boys fell asleep thankfully they slept the whole way. Uncle Ben was thinking ahead and grabbed their sound hippo to put in the car. In fact Uncle Ben is wonderful with the boys. Tonight he even helped put them to bed with Bob.

 

 Then he brought them some stuffed animals to sleep with, it was so sweet. These boys are so blessed to have such wonderful Aunts and Uncles.  

Happy Birthday Pop-Pop

HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP-POP!

The boys got to skype with Mimi, Pop-Pop, and Aunt Kait Kait tonight. Mainly they wanted to wish their Pop-Pop a  very happy birthday! We cant wait to see y'all next week!

Happy Birthday Victoria!

I wanted to give a birthday shout out to my sweet friend Victoria! We have been friends since we were kids. I love that no matter how far apart we are or how long we go without chatting when we do chat it is like no time has passed at all! 

She is wonderful friend! 

Happy Birthday Victoria!! 

I hope today is fabulous!

February 14th....

I must say this is one of my favorite days of the year but I am a little partial. February 14th is my birthday as well as Valentines day and this was our first on to share as husband and wife. Overall it was one of my favorite birthday's ever! My hubby bought me beautiful flowers and my favorite candy Reese's Peanut Butter Cup and sweet card for valentines day! For my birthday he bought me an fabulous sewing/embroidery machine, and a yummy cookie cake that we shared with friends at lunch after church. For dinner we went to Kanki, which is a sushi and Japanese restaurant, with Jess and Josh! Overall a PERFECT day!

My new sewing/embroidery machine

Josh and Jess

Mr Wonderful and I

All of us at dinner.

How was your Valentine's day?

Valentine's Day and My Birthday

Today was fantastic! I had a perfect Valentine's day and Birthday today! I will post more later but leave you with this picture from dinner tonight! Thank you Mr. Wonderful you have made this one of the best birthdays ever!!!

Happy Birthday Mr. Wonderful!

Today is my sweet husband Mr. Wonderful's birthday!

I can not begin to express how lucky I am to be married to this man.

He is my match in every way, my best friend, my rock and love of my life!

I thank God for him! So

Happy Birthday Sweetheart!

I love you!